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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.24, 655.68 and 325.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.24, 655.68 and 325.86 is: 449.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.24 : 655.68 = 325.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.24/655.68 = 325.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.24x = 655.68 × 325.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.24x = 213,659.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,659.88/475.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.58

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